Meriwhen ASN, BSN, MSN, RN

Psych ICU, addictions

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    Friend is sending FB requests to all ICU/ER nurses

    Meriwhen replied to NurseSince2014's topic in General Nursing

    You talked to her about it and she doesn't want to listen. You can't save someone who prefers to drown. She may need to learn this lesson the hard way. Of course, you are free to tell any of your...
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    Should prn get weekend or holiday diff???

    Meriwhen replied to rechell1215's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, it's legal. In fact, it's also legal to pay PRNs the same hourly rate as FT/PT employees instead of giving them a little higher hourly rate for being PRN. It's also legal not to offer PRNs...
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    Can a LVN work as a psych tech?

    Meriwhen replied to NurseTuannie's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    As you are using LVN, I will presume you are either in CA or TX. In CA, psych techs are licensed (LPT) and are separate from LVNs. They pass medications and can provide LVN-level psychiatric nursing...
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    Broken chain of custody

    Meriwhen replied to dnorman's topic in General Nursing

    As you have (in your words) an awesome attorney, you should follow his or her advice, as they are far more knowledgeable about these things than we are. They should be the ones to wrangle with the...
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    As a RN, which would you choose?

    Meriwhen replied to GenieToBe's topic in General Nursing

    There's too many variables for me to give an absolute definite answer. If I went into cardiac arrest at my current age in my current state of health, then yes, I'd want them to do everything possible...
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    What day does night shift start?

    Meriwhen replied to LPN1118's topic in General Nursing

    You're correct. Show up on Friday at 2300. Though you should double-check with the manager (HR, etc.) to
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    Out of attempts for NCLEX

    Meriwhen replied to catmom713's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    You could take a position that requires a bachelors (or associates or masters, whatever degree you got). But work as a nurse you can not, not without passing the NCLEX. Do as other posters have...
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    Terminated/Resigned after 1 week orientation in the ED

    Meriwhen replied to littlemissRN24's topic in Nursing Career

    I will presume you were honest about stating your ED experience in your job application and resume. If you weren't honest, then you got what you deserved. If you were honest, the hospital screwed up...
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    Don't know if this was an exposure?

    Meriwhen replied to LoveMJJ's topic in General Nursing

    I'm sorry this happened to you. But per our Terms of Service, we can not give medical advice. If you have any concerns as to whether this was an exposure and what risks may arise from it, you need to...
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    Self Harm by CPAP

    Meriwhen replied to Davey Do's topic in General Nursing

    We put any patient with a CPAP on a higher level of observation while they are using the CPAP. These patients don't require a 1:1 while using it unless they were a high suicide risk to begin with. And...
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    Should I work tomorrow?

    Meriwhen replied to amyn87's topic in General Nursing

    Ok, you know I have to say this: it's against the Terms of Service for us to give medical advice. You should contact your primary care provider if you have questions about your health. That being...
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    New job offer, letter of resignation

    Meriwhen replied to cleback's topic in General Nursing

    No no no no no no NO. It doesn't matter what your prospective new manager says to you: until you get that written offer, you do NOT have a job. While the odds are good that you will probably end up...
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    New Grad RN: Struggling With Finding a Job

    Meriwhen replied to nurse_bri's topic in General Nursing

    That pretty much sums it up. The job market in the South is nowhere near as competitive as that in NYC. And yes, I've lived in both locations so I know of what I speak. There is something here to...
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    Nursing student in need of advice

    Meriwhen replied to Morelaur288's topic in General Students

    Keep in mind that while it could help, where you do your preceptorship isn't going to make or break your nursing career. Lots of nurses have gone into ICU and didn't do their preceptorship in...
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    Compact License question

    Meriwhen replied to Jefe's topic in General Nursing

    And if you do move your permanent residence to another compact state (let's say you fall in love with W. Va and decide to move there), you'll have to transfer your licensure to that compact state...
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    Staffing Issues

    Meriwhen replied to HeatHuddy's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    OP: one thing to keep in mind when you become a nurse is that your state Board of Nursing will expect you to refuse an assignment if you feel it's unsafe for you to perform, such as taking on too...
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    Wasting Witnesses?

    Meriwhen replied to learningandsearching's topic in General Nursing

    In my facility (located in CA) it has to be a licensed nurse or licensed psych tech (licensed by the BVNPT) to witness a controlled substance waste. That being said, I imagine the policy may vary...
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    CERNER

    Meriwhen replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    Funny, I'd rather have Epic. Actually, I'd love a EMR that took the best of both worlds and combined
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    Is this discrimination?

    Meriwhen replied to eacue10's topic in General Nursing

    One other thing, OP. Contact HR and see if they do certify staff to be translators. Kaiser is one organization that will certify staff as official translators for Kaiser and pay them a differental...
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    Is this discrimination?

    Meriwhen replied to eacue10's topic in General Nursing

    No, it's not discrimination as it does not discriminate against your ethnicity. To not give you a raise because you are Hispanic is discrimination. But not being given a raise for speaking a second...
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    2 full-time jobs?

    Meriwhen replied to anna225's topic in General Nursing

    Two full-time jobs is possible. Whether it is viable for you do to is another story. Keep in mind that each job is going to have specific scheduling requirements, particularly for holidays and...
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    Do you ever get concerned about certain users on here?

    Meriwhen replied to Bakingismylife's topic in General Nursing

    I get concerned about this one running around with a Shaun the Sheep picture as their user pic... Seriously, if you (OP and general) ever have a concern about another poster, use the "Report Post"...
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    new staffing laws in mass? CA nurses

    Meriwhen replied to lorie101's topic in General Nursing

    My facility still maintains techs and CNAs, but I've seen facilities that did away with most/all of those staff and expect the nurses to do total care
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    How long does a call back take?

    Meriwhen replied to LPN1118's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Callbacks can take anywhere from minutes to months. Just keep applying to as many things as you can. Apply to different places at the same time; don't wait until you're rejected by one place before...
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    breaking a ( 2 years) contract after signed but have not started the job!

    Meriwhen replied to Tortuguita's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I can't like this enough. They (generic, not directed specifically at OP) sign these contracts without giving it a thorough look, and then are surprised/angry that they can't break them without...